A special ceremony has been held to mark the centenary of the planting of the ‘Peace Oak’ in Bath’s Sydney Gardens. Councillor Manda Rigby, the Deputy Mayor of Bath officially unveiled a new stone plaque […]
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Timed crossing to improve safety.
One of Bath’s busiest streets is getting an upgrade in road safety. It’s been announced that countdown signals are to be installed on pedestrian crossings in Dorchester Street – which has the railway and bus […]
Roman through Sydney Gardens
I wonder if you knew that Sydney Gardens – created as a Georgian pleasure park – also has an earlier history as a Roman burial ground. A free event called The Deathly Secrets of […]
Sensual delights!
It’s that faithful old fountain in Laura Place grabbing my attention again today but – while l still live in hope of its full restoration or replacement with something more spectacular – it is another […]
Honouring Winnie.
Putting the soul into Southgate. That’s how the manager of Southgate Shopping Centre, Guy Henderson, described today’s official unveiling of an historical plaque – alongside the Urban Outfitter’s store near the middle of his retail […]
It’s not all ‘royal’ at Vicky Park.
Ducks swimming amongst plastic waste, unplanted and weed-filled flower beds and dried up water courses. Just some of the issues concerning Royal Victoria Park – one of Britain’s oldest public recreational spaces – now facing […]
Tales of the (Bath) riverbank.
My thanks to Peter Dickinson for putting my mind at rest. Passing by the new Crest Riverside Elizabeth Park – due to be officially opened in a couple of weeks – l noticed the hoarding […]
Floral tribute to Forever Friends
A unique summer floral display marking the 20th anniversary of The Forever Friends Appeal – the fundraising charity of the RUH – has been unveiled in Bath’s Parade Gardens. The display, which has been created […]
Nothing idle about Bath’s MP
Bath’s Lib Dem MP Wera Hobhouse has been doing her bit on National Clean Air Day. She’s got the government to confirm that they are looking at implementing her bill, which would strengthen local authority […]
New cycle and walk route backed.
Some good news in on National Clean Air Day. Ambitious plans to create a 5km walking and cycling route, connecting the new Bath Quays development with sites across the city, has been backed with funding […]
